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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 238.32 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 238.32 and 113.64 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 238.32 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/238.32 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 238.32 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 27,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,082.68/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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